CVE-2024-9244
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CVE-2024-9244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the configuration files used by the Foxit Reader Update Service. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a resource used by the service. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23933.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 11.2.10.53951 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 12.0, <= 12.1.7.15526 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 13.0, <= 13.1.3.22478 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2023.0, <= 2023.3.0.23028 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2024.0, <= 2024.2.3.25184 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2024.2.3.25184 |
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1298/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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